The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are very variable in type, intensity and duration from patient to patient. In addition, the symptoms may vary even in the same patient from time to time, being mild at some times or severely disabling at other times. PMS symptoms may interfere with their daily activities. Some of the common complaints are listed here:

Physical symptoms:

Weight gain, bloated feeling

Breast tenderness

Fatigue

Acne

Constipation or diarrhea

Too much or too little of sleep

Cravings for certain foods like sweets, etc.

Overeating

Headache

Lower backache

Mental symptoms:

Irritability, aggression

Tearfulness, spells of crying

Mood swings

Depression

Disinterest in sex

Social withdrawal

Trouble in concentrating

Impulsiveness

Anxiety

Oversensitivity